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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.36, 4,026.27 and 2,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.36, 4,026.27 and 2,293.36 is: 3,435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.36 : 4,026.27 = 2,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.36/4,026.27 = 2,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.36x = 4,026.27 × 2,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.36x = 9,233,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233,688.03/2,687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.97

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